closed loop comparisons.. help a newbie!

danskim · 01/22/2006, 08:24 PM

I am at a crossroads trying to decide how to plumb my closed loop for my 30g aimed mainly for LPS and soft corals.

I am considering using a horizontal calfo style manifold above my tank like

or plumbing directly into the tank via bulkheads like this tank:

(a guy from RT)

having the manifold would eliminate the need for drilling the glass, but i don't plan on having a hood, so it could be unsightly..
let me know what your opinions are (mr calfo's would be great too). thanks!

Konadog · 01/23/2006, 02:27 PM

It depends on what your needs are. IMO you will get much more flow from the CL Manifold, and it's easier to install. Instead of a hood, can you make a wood rim that will hide the plumbing?

danskim · 01/23/2006, 02:51 PM

Hmm.. that is a possibility.
Thanks for your help.

Zaphod · 01/24/2006, 12:05 AM

I love my dart and OM 4 way but it is a PITA to install

01/22/2006, 08:24 PM	#1
danskim Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,693	closed loop comparisons.. help a newbie! I am at a crossroads trying to decide how to plumb my closed loop for my 30g aimed mainly for LPS and soft corals. I am considering using a horizontal calfo style manifold above my tank like or plumbing directly into the tank via bulkheads like this tank: (a guy from RT) having the manifold would eliminate the need for drilling the glass, but i don't plan on having a hood, so it could be unsightly.. let me know what your opinions are (mr calfo's would be great too). thanks!

01/23/2006, 02:27 PM	#2
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,432 Blog Entries: 4	It depends on what your needs are. IMO you will get much more flow from the CL Manifold, and it's easier to install. Instead of a hood, can you make a wood rim that will hide the plumbing? __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken SCMAS Member Current Tank Info: Lee Mar 225 gal, three sided starphire, 60 gal sump. RK Elite controls, ATB Econo 1050 skimmer (3) 250w MH, reefceramics back plates. 1" Wavy Sea, (2) Tunze 6100's, 7095 Multicontroller & Tunze Osmolator

01/23/2006, 02:51 PM	#3
danskim Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,693	Hmm.. that is a possibility. Thanks for your help. __________________ Dan The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. -Jacques Cousteau

01/24/2006, 12:05 AM	#4
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,456	I love my dart and OM 4 way but it is a PITA to install __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef